2007/08 Xmas Carnivals

PNC · Post by **PNC** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:14 pm

did you get anymore of bells para trooper, it really looks great

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:16 pm

Thanks for the info Topgunner.

I reckon there's another reason why No Limit doesn't do the Christmas carnival. Yes the road from Canberra to the coast is pretty bad but that wouldn't usually stop a ride from that getting to a destination if no other barriers existed. It's a shame really because NL would do well at any carnival and Bell's are sure missing out on earning heaps of money from it.

I just thought I'd add here it's less than two months until the RES; I can hardly wait! I'm soooo thrilled Easter is on early this year.

Matt Diabolism · Post by **Matt Diabolism** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:24 pm

Doesn't the Hurricane do the Bells carnival?.That Paratrooper is the one we used to get in Sale,good to see it's still travelling.Nice work with all the pics mate,look forward to more in the future.

Aussie Ride Broker · Post by **Aussie Ride Broker** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:10 am

Well better late than never... Here are some of the shots taken at the Coffs Jetty Carnival, including the Sky Walker

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princess · Post by **princess** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:51 am

It looks a great carnival Aussie, its great to see so many good rides on a lot.

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:20 am

WOW... is that March's Hurricane!? Great Paintjob! Skywalker is also looking great, I can't wait to ride it at EKKA or RES. Will it just do the capitals or will the Hennessy's do country shows with it?

Post by **Zamperla** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:17 am

thanks for some great photos AusRB. I had heard March's Hurricane was looking top standard - now I see what they meant.

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:22 am

Sky Walker is nice.... I miss Matterhorn!

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:18 am

Anyone want to buy matterhorn? For sale for $287,000. But still looks good. Marchs hurri looks bloody awesome. Looks better than bells! Doesnt that tango look awesome!!!(skywalker). I cant wait to ride that machine.
Thanx alot aussie!!!

Cheers
Top Gunner14

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:12 pm

Interesting about the upgrade of Power Surge; is it to do with presentation or the speed at which it operates? It did very well at the RES last year, despite it being in a fairly quiet area of the carnival, not near the major thrill rides, sort of near the Crazy Coaster and the Nova broadcast van as I recall.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:43 am

Yes ben i thought it did well there ben. I think its a good spot where they were. Cause u hav those people who walk down that long stretch of road that PS faces, thats the first ride they see so they hav a go.

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:41 pm

So did they just speed it up or actually EXTEND the arms? Because wouldn't extending the arms be REALLY expensive and fiddly? Not to mention having to modify the load deck and everything.

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:49 pm

I don't think my stomach could withstand the Power Surge going any faster!

Post by **Zamperla** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:32 pm

I would be very VERY surprised if anything was done to the structure like extending the arms - this would place different load limits on the entire structure.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:25 pm

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:09 pm

Wittingslow's WILD MOUSE is still set up at Rye with fencing around it... have no idea why... Also I rode SPACE ROLLER yesterday, it was in Springvale with Hangover, Scorpion, a Paratrooper and Ferris Wheel

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:10 pm

How was Space Roller running Chris? Also do you know who's trooper it was? Bells, TPA, Dragon City?

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:34 pm

no idea, but it was called SKYDIVER, white, blue and red, ill upload photos asap. Spoke to people on Space Roller, its off to Hastings next, then Ferntree Gulley, then Moomba, and then they leave melbourne on the last night of moomba for Sydney.
Was a good fun ride, was running on a program though, not manually by Russell, hed start it then, would start help pack up stuff

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:53 pm

Ah okies, is Space Roller any good when ran on a program or not? Cause I know from experience when Russell or Ozshowkid is in that panel that ride REALLY pumps the G's! I'll do some digging up on that Trooper to try and find out who owns it.

Post by **Zamperla** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:28 am

I've heard the Paratrooper is from SA but from the description you give it sounds like Paton's Skydiver (Geelong based, VIC)

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:50 am

Space Roller is totally weird and disorientating when run on a program, you can honestly tell the difference. Half the time I didn't know if I was up, down, upside down etc. But nonetheless still fun. I find on the program, theres more upside down and flipping, especially close to the platform, its really cool.

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:31 pm

Here are the photos from Springvale.... didn't bother bringing the digital, so just used the mobile.

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:38 pm

Hmmm... i've NEVER seen that Trooper before, but looking at the seats I'd say it's the same make as Bells one.

It's also weird seeing Space Roller without the backdrop!

Paulie123 · Post by **Paulie123** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:55 pm

NO WAY!! TANGO!!? ive watched soooo many tango videos on the net and never thought i could ride it cause it never comes to my fairs! But its going to the sydney eastershow this year!! WOOOHOOO!! oh and let me introduce myself =) my names Paul. (im new)

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:10 am

Yeh space roller does look heaps different without the b/drop. And i havent seen that trooper either. Yes does look like the same model as bells